Full Moon of Werewolves: Werewolves, a Griffin’s best friend & a Prize!

April 17, 2009 | Werewolves | 52 comments

About Today’s Guest: Angie Fox

Angie FoxAngie Fox is the New York Times bestselling author of the Accidental Demon Slayer series. She claims that researching her books can be just as much fun as writing them. In the name of fact-finding, Angie has ridden with Harley biker gangs, explored the tunnels underneath Hoover Dam and found an interesting recipe for Mamma Coalpot’s Southern Skunk Surprise (she’s still trying to get her courage up to try it).

Thanks for having me here today. As many of you know, I write a series about a demon slayer who is teamed up with a gang of geriatric biker witches. A few booksellers have asked why I felt the need to add werewolves to the mix and the answer is easy – they’re interesting, mysterious and boy, do they look good in leather.

Dangerous Book For Demon HuntersPlus, I needed a friend for my hero, who is a shapeshifting griffin. Griffins are rare, so I couldn’t have them populating the books. Plus, griffins make perfect romantic heroes because they’re intensely loyal and griffins mate for life. In fact, because of this, griffins were the symbol of marriage and fidelity in the medieval Church. So I wanted a strong, loyal griffin for my heroine, but he needed a history and friendships of his own. It made sense that his best friend would be someone who is like him – loyal, intense and strong. And of course JR just happens to be a werewolf. JR understands Dimitri on both a human and an animal level.

52 Comments

  1. Jamie
    Jamie on April 17, 2009 at 6:46 am

    That sounds very good. I am going to check out your other books!!

    I got a 74% on the quiz!!

  2. Becky Ward
    Becky Ward on April 17, 2009 at 7:31 am

    Loved the post. I didn’t realize the griffins were the symbol of marriage and fidelity in the medieval Church. Learn something new about them.

    I am a 82% demon slayer.

  3. Zita Hildebrandt
    Zita Hildebrandt on April 17, 2009 at 7:43 am

    I must be a slacker, or else my destiny lies elsewhere, as I am only 45% demon slayer. Even as a reyals nomed I only reach 54%. Yup, that’s me, middle class, middle aged, middle percentages :-)

  4. Doug Knipe [SciFiGuy]
    Doug Knipe [SciFiGuy] on April 17, 2009 at 8:50 am

    I just squeaked by with 53% assuming at least half is good enough. The books sound like a hoot!

  5. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 9:48 am

    Thanks, Jamie! I was surprised by how much email I received about JR. Dimitri is the hero, after all. But then again, I think a man’s friendships say a lot about him.

  6. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 9:51 am

    Hi Becky! Yes, griffins are intensely loyal and mate for life. Even if their mate dies, they don’t move on (which actually makes me a bit sad to think about). Luckily, Lizzie the heroine isn’t going anywhere. And I couldn’t think of a better shapeshifter to have as the hero in this series.

    Congrats on your demon slayer score – 82%. I’ll bet that’s going to be the high score of the day. You’re a natural!

  7. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 9:52 am

    Well you know what that means, Zita – you’re a biker witch. I hear they have more fun anyway. :)

  8. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 9:54 am

    Thanks, Doug. And heck yes – being more than half demon slayer is nothing to sneeze at. I’d invite you to the next showdown with the hellhounds.

  9. Teresa W.
    Teresa W. on April 17, 2009 at 10:32 am

    Looking forward to the newest release, I enjoyed the first one. Took the quiz and came up 49% :cry:

  10. Roberta Harwell
    Roberta Harwell on April 17, 2009 at 11:17 am

    I’m 70% Demon Slayer. I couldn’t believe it. Would love to win your books. Have a great day

  11. Jody F.
    Jody F. on April 17, 2009 at 11:22 am

    I must be an unexciting, lazy slug because my score was only 61. I better get out my Buffy dvds to work on getting a better score.

  12. Ashley Madden
    Ashley Madden on April 17, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    Great post! I also didn’t realize the griffins were the symbol of marriage and fidelity in the medieval Church.

  13. Colleen
    Colleen on April 17, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    That was fun… I was 74% slayer! :D

  14. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    Thanks, Teresa – and congrats – 49% demon slayer is pretty darned good. I know I wouldn’t cross you.

  15. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    Thanks, Donna. And personally, I think any demon slayer abilities would come in handy. At least when it comes to chatting up your dog.

  16. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    Thanks, Roberta – and congrats on your demon busting abilities.

  17. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    LOL Jody – any excuse to pull out the Buffy DVD’s…

  18. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    Thanks, Ashley. Yes, griffins are not only loyal and trustworthy when it comes to their friends, they’re 100% devoted to their mates. I’m surprised there aren’t more griffin heroes in romance novels.

  19. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    Woo hoo – go Colleen!

  20. flip
    flip on April 17, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    You are 70% demon slayer.

  21. Estella
    Estella on April 17, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    70% demon and I love your books!

  22. Lisa F.
    Lisa F. on April 17, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    I’m 59% Demon Slayer!!

  23. Terri W.
    Terri W. on April 17, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    Congratulations!

    You are 82% demon slayer.

    I loved reading “The Accidental Demon Slayer”.

  24. The_Book_Queen
    The_Book_Queen on April 17, 2009 at 5:55 pm

    Apparently, I’m 78% demon slayer. (shakes head) I guess I need to improve.. ;)

  25. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    Nice, Flip – you may have a new career there.

  26. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    Thanks, Estella! I think reading the books counts as studying for the demon slayer quiz, don’t you?

  27. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    Nice, Lisa F. Thanks for playing!

  28. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 6:59 pm

    Thanks, Terri. I’m having the best time writing this series.

  29. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    Hi book queen! I don’t think you can do much better. You have to be born to it in order to be 100% demon slayer. Then again, maybe there’s something you’re not telling us?

  30. Virginia Hendricks
    Virginia Hendricks on April 17, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    57%! And what an interesting post! :) Thanks so much!

  31. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 17, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Thanks, Virginia. This is fun. :)

  32. Marie
    Marie on April 17, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    I got 61% on the quiz.
    This book sounds great!

  33. Venus Cahill
    Venus Cahill on April 17, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    I’m 78% demon slayer and 100% research lover!!!

  34. elove
    elove on April 17, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    I’m at 70%. Gotta go – my black cat wants a go on the ‘net… :)

  35. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 18, 2009 at 7:33 am

    Thanks, Marie! I had a lot of fun with it.

  36. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 18, 2009 at 7:33 am

    LOL Venus. Me too.

  37. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 18, 2009 at 7:34 am

    Pirate the dog is quite impressed with your cat, elove. He’s having trouble online due to lack of opposable thumbs. It’s always something.

  38. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 18, 2009 at 7:34 am

    Thanks again for having me yesterday/this morning. It was a lot of fun chatting. :)

    Angie

  39. Jackie B
    Jackie B on April 18, 2009 at 10:12 am

    Still 52%! Apparently I’m just not meant to be a demon slayer. :evil:

  40. Angie Fox
    Angie Fox on April 18, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    I think you need to hang out with Pirate, the dog, Jackie B. He needs company when Lizzie is off fighting demons. Plus, it’s cute, fuzzy and he can talk.

  41. Ilona
    Ilona on April 18, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    I got 53% demon slayer so I get to read for at least half my time so I am happy. :D

  42. blackroze37@yahoo.com
    blackroze37@yahoo.com on April 18, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    You are 74% demon slayer
    lol THOUGH I THINK IM A BETTER WICCAN THAN SLAYER
    AND LOVE THE DEMON

  43. ann marie
    ann marie on April 19, 2009 at 12:02 am

    You are 61% demon slayer. :mad:
    I am fine with my score I know how to delegate demon killing to other people.
    I will have to check out your books have a great weekend.

  44. Lori T
    Lori T on April 19, 2009 at 1:08 am

    Hi Angie~

    Are you beginning to worry that I may be a bit stalkerish? Since I just took the quiz…my score was 53% Demon Slayer. Which is pretty darn bad, but even worse each time I take it I end up with a different score.

    Have a great weekend.

  45. LadyVampire2u
    LadyVampire2u on April 19, 2009 at 2:45 am

    Hi Angie, Congratulations on your upcoming release! I am so thrilled about your 2nd book coming out. Your first book was killer and I so loved it. It was so hard to get all the way here to the month of April though. I am so glad I get to read the next chapter of the story soon.
    I ended up getting a score of 90% part demon slayer. YES!

  46. bobbi
    bobbi on April 19, 2009 at 8:54 am

    Great post! And what an interesting idea for a book (series). Now where can I find that enchanted riverboat from your quiz? Oh, and my score was 70.

  47. pamk
    pamk on April 19, 2009 at 11:22 am

    lol love this series. And everytime I take that test I make a different score and my score this time was 65 %

  48. Barb P
    Barb P on April 20, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    Hi Angie, I hope I’m not too late on this, I’ve been out of town for a few days but I have taken the Demon Slayer Test and I am 98% Demon Slayer! WAHOO!

  49. Carmen R
    Carmen R on April 21, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    I have already read the first book and loved it. I mean what more can you ask for you have, demon, slayers, werewolves and biker . I also won the second book on another site so please don’t enter me for this drawing.

  50. Ley
    Ley on April 22, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    Wow, I’m 74% demon-slayer. I feel kinda special. Heh. Great post! I can’t wait to read these books. Griffins…. yeah. :cool:

  51. Karin
    Karin on April 25, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    I’m 57% Demon Slayer. Everyone needs a friend, and a shapeshifting griffin definitely needs someone who can relate. I think I’m going to have to pick up some of your books.

  52. CrystalGB
    CrystalGB on April 27, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    I am 70% demon slayer. :D